Early American History Quiz

Which of the following is an example of self-government in early American history?

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

What was the Virginia House of Burgesses?

• The first representative assembly in the American colonies

• A British legislative body

• A group of colonial governors

• A meeting of New England town leaders

Which of the following was a form of self-government practiced in New England?

• New England Town Meetings

• British Parliament

• Continental Congress

• Federalist Papers

What is the source of power according to the Declaration of Independence?

• The government

• The military

• The people

• The judiciary

According to the Declaration of Independence, what right do the people have if the government violates natural rights?

• To ignore the government

• To alter or abolish the government

• To follow the government without question

• To request a change in leadership

What was a significant weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the federal government.

• It established a strong executive branch.

• It gave too much power to the states.

• It created a national currency.

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Articles of Confederation?

• No executive (president)

• No power to levy taxes

• No national currency

• A standing army

What was the main issue addressed by the Great Compromise?

• Slavery

• Representation in Congress

• Taxation

• Trade regulations

What did the Virginia Plan propose for representation in Congress?

• Equal representation for all states

• Representation based on population

• Representation based on land size

• No representation

What did the New Jersey Plan propose for representation in Congress?

• Representation based on population

• Representation based on land size

• Equal representation for all states

• No representation